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Cayin Introduces The All-new Desktop DAC And The Successor To The iDAC6 - The iDAC-8














Display Screen
Cayin iDAC-8 features a display screen that displays the playback details.
Volume Control
Cayin iDAC-8 embeds volume knob that allows you to control the volume conveniently.
All You Need To Know About The Cayin iDAC-8
2x AK4499EX (Mono Mode)
Single-ended: RCA *2
Variable Level: Pre Amp Out
XLR : 6H6b-B x2
Connector : HDMI Type A (The Device Transmits I2S Signal With HDMI Connector, It Is Not Compatible With Standard HDMI Device)
PCM Input : 16Bit to 32Bit, 44.1kHz to 768kHz
DSD Input : DSD-64 to DSD512 (22.6MHz)
USB DAC INPUT
Connector : USB Type-B
PCM Input : 16Bit to 32Bit, 44.1kHz to 768kHz
DSD Input : DSD-64 to DSD512 (22.6MHz) Native; DoP256 (11.2MHz)
Compatibility : Windows 10/11, macOS, Android#, iOS*
Mode of Operation: Asynchronous USB Audio 2.0 Class
AES/EBU
Connector : XLR3 Male
PCM Input : 16Bit to 24Bit, 44.1kHz to 192kHz
DSD Input : DoP64 (DSD Over PCM 2.82MHz)
Impedance : 110Ω
COAXIAL
Connector : RCA, BNC
PCM Input : 16Bit to 24Bit, 44.1kHz to 192kHz
DSD Input : DoP64 (DSD Over PCM 2.82MHz)
Impedance : 75Ω
OPTICAL
Connector : TOSLINK
PCM Input : 16Bit to 24Bit, 44.1kHz to 176.4kHz
DSD Input : DoP64 (DSD Over PCM 2.82MHz)
*Some Model Might Require Designated Accessories Such As Camera Connection Kit.*
*Android Devices With OTG Audio Output*
RCA Single-ended
XLR Balanced
TIMBRE
Solid State
Vacuum Tube
RCA SINGLE-ENDED SOLID STATE
Output Level (47kΩ load) : 2.2V+2.2V
Frequency Response (Fs=192kHz) : 20-50kHz (±0.2dB)
THD+N (@1kHz, Fs=192kHz, A-Weighted) : ≤0.0007%
Dynamic Range (@1kHz, A-Weighted) : ≥120dB
SNR (@1kHz, A-weighted) : ≥117dB
Channel Separation (@1kHz, 47k Load) : ≥116dB
Output Impedance : ~12Ω
RCA SINGLE-ENDED VACUUM TUBE
Output Level (47kΩ load) : 2.2V+2.2V
Frequency Response (Fs=192kHz) : 20-50kHz (±0.2dB)
THD+N (@1kHz, Fs=192kHz, A-Weighted) : ≤0.05%
Dynamic Range (@1kHz, A-Weighted) : ≥113dB
SNR (@1kHz, A-weighted) : ≥111dB
Channel Separation (@1kHz, 47k Load) : ≥105dB
Output Impedance : ~60Ω
XLR BALANCED SOLID STATE
Output Level (47kΩ load) : 4.2V+4.2V
Frequency Response (Fs=192kHz) : 20-50kHz (±0.2dB)
THD+N (@1kHz, Fs=192kHz, A-Weighted) : ≤0.0006%
Dynamic Range (@1kHz, A-Weighted) : ≥126dB
SNR (@1kHz, A-weighted) : ≥126dB
Channel Separation (@1kHz, 47k Load) : ≥121dB
Output Impedance : ~24Ω
XLR BALANCED VACUUM TUBE
Output Level (47kΩ load) : 4.1V+4.1V
Frequency Response (Fs=192kHz) : 20-50kHz (±0.2dB)
THD+N (@1kHz, Fs=192kHz, A-Weighted) : ≤0.8%
Dynamic Range (@1kHz, A-Weighted) : ≥126dB
SNR (@1kHz, A-weighted) : ≥126dB
Channel Separation (@1kHz, 47k Load) : ≥122dB
Output Impedance : ~1kΩ
RCA Single-ended
XLR Balanced
TIMBRE
Solid State
Vacuum Tube
RCA SINGLE-ENDED SOLID STATE
Output Level (47kΩ Load Maximum) : 6V+6V
Frequency Response (Fs=192kHz) : 20-50kHz (±0.2dB)
THD+N (@1kHz, Fs=192kHz, A-Weighted) : ≤0.003%
Dynamic Range (@1kHz, A-Weighted) : ≥123dB
SNR (@1kHz, A-weighted) : ≥122dB
Channel Separation (@1kHz, 47k Load) : ≥114dB
Output Impedance : ~12Ω
RCA SINGLE-ENDED VACUUM TUBE
Output Level (47kΩ Load Maximum) : 6V+6V
Frequency Response (Fs=192kHz) : 20-50kHz (±0.2dB)
THD+N (@1kHz, Fs=192kHz, A-Weighted) : ≤0.2%
Dynamic Range (@1kHz, A-Weighted) : ≥120dB
SNR (@1kHz, A-weighted) : ≥119dB
Channel Separation (@1kHz, 47k Load) : ≥108dB
Output Impedance : ~60Ω
XLR BALANCED SOLID STATE
Output Level (47kΩ Load Maximum) : 12V+12V
Frequency Response (Fs=192kHz) : 20-50kHz (±0.2dB)
THD+N (@1kHz, Fs=192kHz, A-Weighted) : ≤0.005%
Dynamic Range (@1kHz, A-Weighted) : ≥124dB
SNR (@1kHz, A-weighted) : ≥123dB
Channel Separation (@1kHz, 47k Load) : ≥118dB
Output Impedance : ~24Ω
RCA BALANCED VACUUM TUBE
Output Level (47kΩ Load Maximum) : 10V+10V
Frequency Response (Fs=192kHz) : 20-50kHz (±0.2dB)
THD+N (@1kHz, Fs=192kHz, A-Weighted) : ≤0.8%
Dynamic Range (@1kHz, A-Weighted) : ≥123dB
SNR (@1kHz, A-weighted) : ≥122dB
Channel Separation (@1kHz, 47k Load) : ≥116dB
Output Impedance : ~1kΩ
*THD+N Measured At Volume = 81*
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Cayin - iDAC-8 comes with a 1 Year warranty
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What is the warranty period on the Cayin iDAC-8 and how do I claim warranty?
What DAC chips are used in the Cayin iDAC-8?
What are the timbre options, and how do they affect the sound?
Vacuum Tube Timbre : Uses a 6H6b-B Dual-Triode tube for warm, rich, and smooth sound.
Solid-State Timbre : Uses Texas Instruments operational amplifiers (op-amps) for precise, clean, and detailed audio reproduction.
How do I switch between tube and solid-state timbre?
What audio formats does the Cayin iDAC-8 support?
DSD512
PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz
What output modes does the Cayin iDAC-8 offer?
Pre-Out Mode : Variable output with volume control (for power amplifiers or active speakers).
Line-Out Mode : Fixed output without volume control (for integrated amplifiers).

Other Details
Generic Name | Digital Audio Converter |
Importer Details | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
Net Quantity | 1 |
Manufacturer Details | Name: Zhuhai Spark Electronic Equipment Co.,Ltd. Address: No.9 Lianfa Road Shuanglin Zone Liangang Industrial Park Zhuhai City Guangdong Province China, Postcode: 519045 |
Package Contents | Cayin IDAC-8 |